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Updates from Friday 24 February 2017
Hundreds of temporary workers at Amazon’s huge warehouse at Rugeley in Staffordshire, external have been given full time jobs as the company aims to create a record 5,000 new full-time jobs this year across the UK.
A £1m centre at Birmingham Children's Hospital has officially opened today, entirely funded by charitable donations.
Magnolia House, said to be a UK first, is a "home-from-home sanctuary" with comfortable furniture and natural light.
It was created for families who will receive life-changing or difficult news. The hospital says it has around 120 life-changing conversations with families and patients each year.
Image source, Birmingham Children HospitalToday the hospital became the first stand-alone hospital of its kind to get an "outstanding" rating from the CQC.
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The top sport stories this afternoon include:
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An art gallery is to feature photographs taken in Birmingham of etched graffiti at bus stops.
Stephen Calcutt, 52, from Solihull, uses buses for his job as a domiciliary care worker.
Image source, STEPHEN CALCUTT
Image source, STEPHEN CALCUTTQuote MessageThe graffiti is blocking the view. It's vandalism. But I'm making something positive out of something I don't agree with."
Stephen Calcutt, Graffiti photographer
An amber "be prepared" warning for strong winds has been issued for Thursday across the region.
It's in association with Storm Doris.
The Met Office says heavy rain is also likely, with some snow possible over high ground and gusts of 70 to 80mph for a short time.
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Dozens of fridges are left strewn along a Birmingham street, prompting a council investigation.
Read MoreSecurity checks are chaotic, some pupils live in fear of bullying and teachers struggle to control classes – that is the damning verdict of Ofsted inspectors on a failing Wolverhampton school., external
Jane Dreaper
Health Correspondent, BBC Breakfast
The hospital has turned a corner since it was criticised for poor training and care eight years ago.
Not only have inspectors praised the hospital for its high standards, patients and parents are praising staff too.
The hospital said it's improved after listening and acting on ideas that emerged when staff and patients were encouraged to share their thoughts.
Michelle McLouglin, chief nurse, says "focusing on staff and patient engagement means we are now in a position of [achieveing a rating of 'outstanding']".
A dedicated room is now available to bereaved parents for some of the darkest moments of their lives.
Rachel Ollerenshaw (pictured) helped raised thousands of pounds, external after her eldest daughter Molly died from kidney cancer.
She says: "When you're given news like that you feel like you can't breathe. You need to absorb information."
More than 100 fridges have been dumped in a residential street in Birmingham, says the council., external
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilThe authority says it received a call from the public reporting "six fridges" at Ithon Grove in Kings Norton but on arrival found 110.
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilAnyone with information is urged to contact the council's flytipping team., external
Farmers need a clear plan following Britain's vote to leave the European Union according to the NFU.
The Warwickshire-based organisation has put forward its own plan, calling for access to the EU single market, with tariffs on imports from elsewhere maintained to protect British farmers.
It wants EU workers to be able to stay in the UK following Brexit and a fixed-term work permit for agricultural workers to help pick produce during the summer months.
The organisation begins its annual conference in Birmingham today.
The care worker took the photos while travelling for work in and around Birmingham.
Read MoreAn off-duty nurse credited with saving the life of a man from Wednesbury says he's glad to have been able to help.
Ray Woodhall was playing walking football in Kidderminster when he had a heart attack and then, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, 27 cardiac arrests.
Brad Wright, who had been watching the match, insisted on calling an ambulance for Ray when he complained of chest soreness.
Quote MessageIt would be wonderful and meet up and have a drink. I'm just really pleased that he's OK and since it happened I've been trying to find out how he was doing. It's great news to hear he's OK."
Brad Wright, Nurse
Jane Dreaper
Health Correspondent, BBC Breakfast
Birmingham Children's Hospital has been praised for the way it has turned around standards.
Eight years ago it was criticised by inspectors, now it's been rated "outstanding" and considered one of the best in the UK.
Jess McDonagh with her son Conor
Supporting families through the difficult times they face can be just as important as saving lives.
Conor is just seven months old and recovering in intensive care after having a liver transplant. Home is 50 miles away and his mother Jess McDonagh says it's tough for the whole family but they draw support from the hospital.
Then there's a play and admission area which is designed to distract and relax children before they receive treatment. Inspectors have been impressed by the hospital's caring approach.
With the 2017 county season here, keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours ahead of next season.
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Aston Villa are now without a win in nine league games after losing 2-0 to Championship leaders Newcastle at St James' Park.
Their evening got worse when striker Scott Hogan was carried off on a stretcher late in the game.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageI thought we were decent in the first half, Newcastle hadn't been near our goal, and yet we gave a poor goal away. After the restart, we've given another one away and the second one was comical. And the two or three opportunities we've had, we've not taken them. That's where we are at the moment."
Steve Bruce, Aston Villa boss
Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa boss Steve Bruce rues missed chances
Hundreds of people gathered in Victoria Square in Birmingham last night to protest against Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK. , external
Birmingham Children's Hospital has become the first of its kind to receive a rating of "outstanding" from healthcare inspectors in England.
The specialist children's hospital was criticised eight years ago for having insufficient numbers of beds, operating theatres and trained staff.
The Care Quality Commission has praised the NHS trust for "working effectively to provide the best care".
Quote MessageWe've used our beds more wisely and co-ordinated our care in a more logical fashion, so we can look after more patients in around the same number of beds."
Fiona Reynolds, Senior doctor, Birmingham Children's Hospital
